With draft looming, Raiders and Lynch on the clock

Over a month ago, retired Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch sent shock waves through the NFL world while hinting at the possibility of coming out of retirement to play for his hometown team; the Oakland Raiders.

A month later, negotiations have progressed, but the deal seems to be held up over the issue of money, with the two sides rumored to be $1.5 million apart.

Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie has made it clear that he would like an answer sooner rather than later, with the draft fast approaching.

The two sides would have to work fast to strike a deal before the start of the draft on Thursday, but according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, the 31-year old running back is still helping former Seattle Seahawks teammate defensive end Cliff Avril on the groundbreaking of the school he is building for children in Haiti.